Raw Neck

[Ripper]

I got a chance yesterday to play a unfinished neck.
No, I dont mean not complete! ;D

It had no finish what- so- ever.
I must say it was an amazing feeeling! I do hard bends, and really twist the neck hard when I play. It made me grip the neck tighter without alot of effort, and felt very comfortable in my hands.
I know its not good for the neck not to have a finish applied to it.
Warping, staining etc..
I guess thats why only the rich rock stars play them. They can afford a new neck every year or so.
If anyone out there gets a chance, or had tried one let me know what you think?

[dd842]

deepblue said:

I got a chance yesterday to play a unfinished neck ..... no finish what- so- ever.

I must say it was an amazing feeeling!

If anyone out there gets a chance, or had tried one let me know what you think?

Hi deepblue,

Uh, sorta / kinda had an opportunity to get a general feel - at St. John's Music (Eglinton & Brentcliffe, T.O.) I had the chance to play a Martin that was unfinished ... er, well you know what I mean.

I agree, it is a unique feeling. Very "silky" ... meaning my hands were never slowed down by the "grip" of the finish.

However, it was an acoustic guitar and so I can't comment from a hard bends and twists aspect.

See ... sorta / kinda.

But I liked it - I know that much.

Dan

[dunkelfalke]

not every wood needs to be lacquered so you can order unfinished necks and be not afraid of warping.